Budget & Finance

City buys $115.9K weapons detection systems from Safeware

Mayor's Office acquires security screening equipment to detect weapons at city facilities and events.

City spends $10K donation for Arlington House community enrichment

Private donation from Jefferson County Community Service allocated to Arlington House for community programs and services.

2024-1654 01-066 Ordinance to amend the City of Mobile, Alabama Municipal Code to establish the General Fund Reserves .

2024-1659 08-1251 Approve purchase order to K & K Systems, Inc. for LED sign boards for Public Services; $20,171.24 .

2024-1660 08-1252 Approve purchase order to North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. for variable-speed positive-pressure fans for MFRD; $40,106.08 .

2024-1661 08-1253 Approve purchase order to STONS, Inc. for annual renewal of monday.com software for MPD; $73,242.00 .

2024-1662 08-1254 Approve purchase order to Thompson Tractor Co., Inc. for standby generator for MPD; $69,395.00 .

2024-1663 08-1255 Approve purchase order to Wisperkool for portable air conditioning and heating unit for Tennis Center; $41,350.00 .

2024-1652 08-010 Approve purchase order to Graybar Electric Co., Inc. for LED luminaires for Traffic Engineering; $304,743.25 .

2024-1653 08-013 Approve purchase order to Hardy Chevrolet Buick GMC for Chevrolet Tahoes for MPD; $100,728.00 .

2024-1671 08-015 Approve purchase order to Sunbelt Fire, Inc. for electrical harness for ladder truck for MFRD; $20,787.92 .

2024-1619 09-016 Transfer funds from Trimmier Park Football Stadium to CIP Parks Taylor Center & Pool; $1,000,000.00 .

Fair Trial Tax Fund budget adopted for fiscal year 2026

City law requires approval of the Fair Trial Tax Fund budget each fiscal year. This budget allocates resources from the special tax designated for fair trial services and related criminal justice support.

City approves expense reimbursements for appointed officials

Officials' travel, meals, and other work-related expenses are reimbursed from city funds. This approval ensures transparency about how public money supports official duties.

Approve advanced expense reimbursements for city staff

City employees get reimbursed for out-of-pocket work expenses. This vote ensures their advance accounts are settled.

CONSENT ITEM 17. A Resolution confirming the previous Capital Budget appropriations.

City adopts Sporting and Entertainment Recruiting Fund budget for FY2026

Council set aside funds for sports and entertainment recruitment—part of the city's strategy to attract major events and businesses. Details on spending priorities will shape which venues and projects get backing.

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

City workers get reimbursed for work-related travel, meals, and supplies from the general fund. Itemized approval ensures public oversight of employee spending.

City employees get 1% cost-of-living raise starting July 2025

All city employees receive a 1% cost-of-living adjustment to their pay effective July 1, 2025. This supports worker purchasing power amid inflation.

Council adopts Tax Increment Financing budget for FY 2026

City commits TIF revenues to development projects and infrastructure improvements in designated districts. Budget determines which neighborhoods benefit from tax-increment funding next fiscal year.